What artist piqued your interest?

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Thelonious Monk. His combination of swing and invention is incredible.
Started with SACD, "Straight, No Chaser" and I was hooked. Now, I'm filling in my Monk collection. Another recent discovery is Shostakovich, both his symphonies and string quartets. It is classical music, but it has elements that seem to me almost jazz-like.

My Dad's Chet Atkins LP when I was only 5 or 6.

I listened to mostly rock and R&B through the '70's, then added new wave, new age and modern jazz in the '80's.

In 1986 I saw the 8th International Tchaikowsky Competition on PBS and started re-exploring classical.

The 1990's were ho hum fo rme.

Since being on the 'GoN the last four years, I've become fond of Jobim, neo flamenco, music of the world, the proliferation of female vocalists that have become popular and classic jazz.

One recent artist that has really impacted my listening is guitarist Steve Denny.

I was a Prog rock fan for years. I moved into the University City area in Southwest Philly and discovered porch and yard sales. In the first year I picked up Greek, African, and South American LPs and now I hungrily search out all forms of ethnic music from folk to rock. Portuguese Fado, Brazillan psychedelic rock and Samba, Serbo Croatian choral music are all on my plate now.
I'm currently enthralled by a Japanese rock group 'Ghost'.
Bebel Gilberto often graces my turntable. Carlos Gardel singing Tangos and Fela Kuti rebelling against the status quo are just some of the artists I've happend upon. I know I will never hunger for the latest trend in music. There is already too much music to discover and I enjoy the journey.

Wow, that's some neat stuff you listen to Ashra. I'll need to look into them. Thanks!